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FINDING THE BONES.

"When We had reached certain
point" continued Mr.. Stout, 81 sat
down and looked around. The place was
familiar 10 me. The country was too
broken for farming, and it was left in it's
primevsl condition. ] did not lock long
until l pointed cut & leaning tree and
told my companion that there Denton
was buried. And so he wss, though no
trace of q grave could be seen. knew
no we had laid him, and we soon dug
down. We first found his hip bones, then
portions of his skull, but most OF his re-
maius had CTum0led INFO dust"
JOHN d. DENTON.
"Who was Denton?" repeated the old
gentleman in apparent estonishment At
the ignorance CT the bystsnder who had
asked the question. "John D Denton
was one of the grandest men Texas ever
contained. he wss good man, too, and
Z brave mac. He used to be q circuit
rider over il Arkansas, and he was
"a POWERFUL EXPORTER,
"He came to Texas 81 an early day and
was studying law, preaching, farming and
fighting indians. He was pious good
msn, and truer friend or more daring
spirit never lived. His death and my
wounds were the result Of bad msEsge-
ment.
THE FIGHT. z
az can recollect well the day Denton
was killed. We were living iuyRad Ever
county, making our corn, and the indians
came in on Us and killed eight out Of one
family. They tortured even the little
children. We could nothing without
provisions, so We made our cop and
took the trail. Brigsdier-GenersfT arrant
WAS there, but he did not order us out.
We met among ourselves and elected
BowIin our Captain. Tarrant felt slight
ed, but wanted to come along, and offered
20 serve under anyone we would elect. 3
always thought that Tarrsnl's laundering
and cowardiCe was the cause OF Denton's
death, and always will. He got himself
elected TO command, and got scared in
the wrong time. We met eight miles
north OF GAINESVILLE and formed cur COM
pauy. We knew where the old Kechi
village wss in Wise county, and went in
the night 10 Bridgeport on the Trinity,
and found that the village had been de-
serted. Then We went south On the Jack
county line TO The Brazos river; then
travelled around hunting for the
Indians until we found ourselves
at the upper edge OF the
cross-timbers at g big spring, where we
stayed all night. Next day we rode down
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

The return of n youth to his home
after a long absence is always pleasant
There was so much TO talk about on
this evening that Warren was kept
busy. The college, the graduating
speech he had delivered which Rose
wanted him to repeat for the "edilica-
ton of the crowd" his classmates,
boarding house, city and even journey
home had to be thoroughly discussed.
Then with supper came Pete, the ped.
der, who, in travelling around the
Sandy Fork neighborhood, always made
it convenient to stop over night with
farmer Stuart. Pete was an old and
intimate friend of the family, and Mrs.
Stuart purchased many ribbons, iaces,
handkerchief, and also table linen,
from his pack.
Pete unslung his wares and merchan-
disc at the door with as much freedom
and familiarity as if he were a member
of the household. He greeted War
ren's return in a hearty manner, de-
claring, in his laconic way:
'I'll be doggoncd, boy, if you don't
begin to look like a doctor, sure
enough. All We lack is some beard on
yer face. Next time l git the rheumat-
les I'll furnish you a frst-class pa
tent"
Warren was the center of attraction
at supper, and all the evening, but his
mother, seeing how tired he was, in
duced him to retire early.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
HIGHLAND.

Patrick Sullivan had the misfortune
TO lose a fine black horse valued at
$3.50 dollars last week
John Grace is attending II meeting
of the county board this week.
The dance given by the Highland
cornet band on New Years eve was not
SO largely attended as on former occa-
sions; but all seemed to enjoy them
selys. The music was furnished bv
James Keys famous string band, and
the supper was furnished by the pro
prietor of the Highland House and was
equal TO any ever furnished for such
an occasion in Highland.
All persons indebted to August Lin
chied are requested to settle up their
back accounts.
Died, on the morning of the LIST inst,
of dphtheria, Willie Flynn, aged eleven
years. Little Willie was a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Flynn This is the
only case that we know IF so far.
Richard Grace and his sister, Mrs
Scain, Of Colorado were here this week,
visiting their parents and their brother
j. f. Grace. Richard has been absent
tWenty-cight years. The advance of
years does not seem to tell on him, for
he is looking well.
Rumor has it that r. Kennedy 4
Brother is about to open up large
furniture store at this place.
David Eastman of Montfort was in
town this week
j. w. keane. chairman of our town
board, is in Dodgeyille this week look
ing after the interests of our town.
The schools are closed this week on
account of sickness.
Prof. Danniel Murphy has returned
after spending the holidays with his
friends, and we Judge from his appear
ance that he has enjoyed the vacation.
On the evening of the lst., the sad
news reached this place that John Nall
a former citizen of Highland, but late
Of Colorado, had departed this life ON
the 9th ultimo. The deceased was
. son to Thomas Nall of this place.
He went to Colorado several years ago.
The sad news is a terrible shock to his
folks and many friends of Highland.
J. W. G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
AN ORDINANCE.


Whereas, heretofore petition signed
by six resident free holders of the city
of Mineral Point was presented to the
Common Council of said city praying
for the alteration of Jackson Street in
Harrison's survey to the city of Miner
al Point, and,
Whereas the persons who owned the
lot through which Jackson street will
run if the prayer of the petition is
granted having filed their consent and
release of damages and,
Whereas, The Common Council caus-
ed notice to be given of such applica-
ton by publication for two weeks in
the Iowa County Democrat weekly
newspaper published at the city of
Mineral Point, which notice stated
that the Common Council would meet
at their council room in said city or.
the first Monday of January \. ID.
1887, at Z o'clock p. m. to decide upon
said petition.
Now therefore, III pursuance of said
Petition and notice, the Common
Council of the city of Mineral Point
do ordain as follows:
Section one. That the west two
hundred and eighty-two (282) feet of
Jackson street in Harrison's survey in
said city of Mineral Point, for its full
width, be discontinued and vacated.
Section ,. That in the place of
that part of Jackson Street discontin-
ued and vacated by section one 1) of
this ordinance, a street be laid out as
follows: commencing at a point in west
line of lot number two hundred and
tifty-nine ESQ of said Harrison's sur
which is one hundred and fifty-seven
$50 feet north of Jackson street.
thence in a Southeasterly direction to Il
point on Jackson street which is two
hundred and eighty-two (2S2) feet due
east of the center of the main line OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Railway Company; said street to be
the width of fifty (50) feet and the
starting point above given to be the
center Of said street.
Section B. That the street laid out
by section two of this ordinance shall
be known as and be a part of Jackson
street.
Section l. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
its publication in the official paper of
the city.
Passed January 8, \. ID. 1887.
|, William II. Curry, Clerk of the
City of Mineral Point, do hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct
copy of an ordinance passed by the
Common Council of said city on the
3rd day of January, \. ID. 1887.
WILLIAM II. CURRY,
CITY Clerk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
The high protective party of Sir

The high protective party of Sir
John Macdonald has been repudiated
in the recent elections in Canada The
Kanucks have evidently had more than
enough of the nonsense of protection.
In commenting on the result Of the
Canadian elections The st. PanI Pho
neer Press says:
cit is evident that the Canadian pro-
tectiye tariff cannot save the Tory
government, which came into power
eight years ago with limitless promises
Of wealth for every man as result Of
higher taxes. The wealth has not
come in the promised abundance; the
taxes have increased; i'll feeling has in
creased racial conflicts have multiplied
II is possible that Sir John Macdonald
and his associates really believed that
q protective tariff was Il panacea for
all ills. Many people believed the
same thing in this country, few
years ago. Their number, however,
has very greatly diminished. 1t takes
a good while TO work disillusion in a
matter Of this kind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
CHAPTER Ii.


Warren Stuart arose early the next
morning, and, as he had not been en-
abled the night before to pay the dumb
animals of the place visit, he con-
cluded he would do so before breakfast.
The sun was up shining brightly, and
Clarence and VIII were feeding the
horses and getting ready for the days
work. There were many familiar
creatures for him to see. Bally and
Bess had to be patted, caressed and
made to know that their former master
had come home. Then he paid visit
to the goats and sheep in the pasture.
Some seemed to recognize him, and ran
bleating toward the outstretched hand
that 50 oft had fed them. When he
came to gaze about on the beautiful
landscape, the fields and pastures of
his dear old home, he was almost sorry
that he had that diploma with the de-
gree Of NJ ID.
Il could live happier here as farm
er-boy than anywhere else on earth, )"
he sighed. But he remembered that
ne GDtitA iOt IA" a. . bN "a wy anu al
the boys could not be farmers. Blessed,
indeed, is the lot Of the boy who is a
farmer, untrammeled BY ambition,
holding sweet communion with nature
the year 'round-we can but envy the
farmer Thus, he tolls, but when night
comes he sleeps without harrassing
cares or annoyances of the morrow.
No troubled brain and yexatious suits,
fall in price of goods, lettering banks
or dangerous patients disturb his sleep.
And while he sleeps the corn and cattle
grow in value
All these reflections came TO the mind
of the soung NJ d. as he gazed about
over the old homestead At last he
turned about to enter the house. He
had wandered around to the rear of
the farmhouse, and was coming up to
the kitchen when he discovered some
one sitting on the back porch who
attracted his attention II was only
little boy. not over six or under four
years of age to judge by his face. though
his body was dwarfed and his little
form misshaPen. He was little hlnch-
back, with . sweet patient face. which
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
THE DEMOCRAT.
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN.
POETRY ALL SERIAL STORY.
FAITH AND LOVE.

4 group OF ardent scientists.
Who needless were of toll.
II they from natures secret haunts
Could gather hidden spoll,
Stood on narrow mountain ledge,
Where few would care to so;
Ben oran raised his crest above,
Lock oran lay below.
Beneath them, spreading Ger the rock.
The hchenS closely clung;
And from the sharp cut creviees
Some wild-howers graceful hung;
Bright flowers in beauty riyaling
The gardens fairest show,
The wary birds that nestled there
Alone could watch them grow.
win longing eyes the tourists looked,
But who would boldly dare
To pluck the fairest of the flowers
That temptingly grew there;
The rocky wall no foothold gave,
The gorge was deep and grim;
And Grams waters darkly cleaned
Up from their rough-hewn brim.
The highland guide had brought his son.
True mountaineer was he,
With eye like eagles CHANGING bright,
Strong hmbed, foot feet ana free;
One offered him some gold: My boy,
BraVe-hearted You appear,
II give this money for those flowers;
Wen hold you, have no fear"
The boys face flushed; his home was poor
Could he but win the prize,
What Joy to give his loved ones aid
To see their glad surprise;
He glanced adown the deep abyss,
In momentary dread,
But then, IF father holds the rope,
I'll try" he canly said.
rope was knotted round him tight,
He sank down in the deep:
But free from fear, his fathers hand
He knew firm hold would keep:
And soon the wished-for flowers were his.
The prize was fairly won.
And safely on the narraw ledge;
The father clasped his son.
Brave boy, lesson thou hast taught
May we its wisdom prove,
And in our Heavenly Father trust
. Believing in His love;
Nor fearful be, but glad of heart,
Rejoicing in this hope:
Our Father keeps His children safe,
His strong hand holds the rope
Rec r. Z. GOFGOn Ia Golden R,!,s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
A Bank

may fail, and yet, by wise management,
regain its credit. So, also, If wise counsels
are followed, tie strength and yiScr OF
q failing, constitution may be restored.
3iaay cases ike the following could BE-,
c:ied: Frank Laprise, Salem ST., Lowell,
3iasS-, says tia: OF account of Impure
b.ood, his whole constitution was shaken.
-.,er taxing Ayers Sarse..saril!a freely Ter
:: nloa,h, his health was restored, and his
O,,iriIlal Ni.-,r ,,a,-a;,,nh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

On ordinance discontining the West
2S2 feet of Jackson street in Harrison's
Survay, and in place thereof laying out
a street so feet wide through lot 259 in
Harrison Survey was then presented,
read passed and ordered published; all
of the aldermen present voting therefor.
(See ordinance.)
On motion it was ordered that the
rent of the room in the City Hall
occupied by the city Attorney be and
is hereby fixed at the sum of $500 per
month
The council then adjourned.
Attest CHARLES GIL MANN,
w. IL. CURRY, Mayor.
City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

Washington, when asked by friend
during what proved to be his last sick
ness to take some medicine for his
cold, replied, Il never take medicine
for cold, let it go as it came" In a
few days he was dead. Never neglect
a cold but always have on hand DIR.
Seth Arnold's Cough Killer, the great
remedy for coughs and colds. Price
25c. soc. and 800 per bottle. For
sale ut all druggists,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
Failure

TO get tie best remody :, :: e..
wolves, in case OF s;cku>zs. -.
waste CT inoaey, h1t lz,
john II. Ward, 9 Tildca s., Ic-r -
says: Ayers Sarsapariiiia 4 T.,
boii>, sores. and !:cilcs. wac ia.
re.,edF could remove. -.
ether so-cal,ed 's2-sSIar;...... /.
ociyed no benefit from then Il. ),
Fl. Mulvin, I22 Northampton s.. &c @.
Mass writes fi,st
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
THE MICROBES.
Invisible Parasites Which Mag BE Termed
the Agents Of Life and Death.

the Agents OF Life and Death.
The part played by microbes in nat
ure, as Mons. +. l.. Trouessart says, is
an important one. We find them every
where. Every species of plant has its
special parasites, the vine, for exam
pie, being attacked By more than a
hundred different kinds. The1e micro
scopic fungi have their use in the gem
eral economy Of nature. They are
nourished at the expense Of all decay
ing vegetable and animal matter,
whose complex constituents they re-
duce to the simpler form Of soluble
mineral substances, which are returned
to the soil 10 feed new generations OF
plants. In this way they clear away
al the dead bodies and useless
substances which are the refuse
of life, and thus they unite ami.
mails and plants in an endless
chain. All our fermented liquors..
wine, beer, vinegar, ETC., are artihciai--
" produced by the species OF microbes
called ferments, which also cause
bread to rise. From this point Of view
they are proutdDie IN INDUSTRY anu
commerce. But, in addition to these
useful microbes, there are others which
are injurious to us. Such are the nii-'
crobes that produce diseases in wine,
most of the changes alimentary asd
industrial substances, and finally a
large number of the diseases to which
men and domestic animals are subject.
The germs Of these diseases. which are,
only the spores or seeds Of these mi
crobcs, doat in the air We breathe and
thus penetrate to our bodies interi~
There is not single day. nor singie'
instant, in which we can not be said 10
be in contact with microbes. which arc.
in fact, the invisible agents Of iife aud
death. -ArkonssU Tr0reler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
The Cause

Of al his suFerings, s'oaoagA to XII
dozen men, was the failure c. Is k:,..:.-,-s
and liver 10 properly perform t,:e:.. -.
tons. He WAS permanently cared /.
using Ayers SaTsapariila. Mrs. George
Edwards, Boston Highlands, Ness, was
cured OF liver and bilious troubles h.
the use OF Ayers SarSarariila. Warren
Leland, the famous hotel proprietor o.
New York city, writes: - have rc~soD-
ally used Ayers Sar-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
| january 8. \. d. 1887.

Ayers Cherry Pectoral is recon-
mended by eminent physicians, on
both sides of the Atlantic, as the most
reliable remedy for colds, coughs, and
all pulmonary disorders. Inquire Of
your druggist for Ayers Almanac.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
Speculation

g 10 what viii cure Dyspepsia, vanishes
i'e.o-2 TIE light of such evidence as that
s::-;!i>.ed by o. T. Adams, Spencer, O.,
NIo says: For years l suffered acutely
from Dyspepsia, scarcely taking meal,
Until within the last few months, with
oat enduring the most distressing pains OF
Indigestion. Ayers SarSaparilla saved
my life. My appetite and digestion are
good, and I feel like new man, "Two
lntfIas of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
Friday, January 7, 1887.
In reply to those newspapers whicl

In reply to those newspapers which
are asking Why not absorb the sur
plus by extraordinary expenditures"
The Buffalo Courier says:
When any extraordinary expenditure
Of money is proposed, every congress
man should ask himself, /" If it were
necessary to increase taxation in order
to raise the money to meet this pro-
posed expenditure, would l vote for a
tax bill to accompany the appropriation
bill?" If he can not give an affirmative
reply, he can not justify himself in
favoring extraordinary appropriation.
1t is the only safe and fair test to which
such propositions should be subjected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings of the Regular Meeting
held on Monday EYeninp.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Jan. 3, 1887.
"A regular meeting of the Common
Council was this day held at the coun-
Gil room.
Present his Honor Charles Gilman
Mayor and Aldermen Varcoe, Terrill,
LaMalle and PenhalIegon.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were then read and approved.
The following accounts were audited
and allowed:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
The following resolution was thel
adoptad.

adopted:
Resolved That the Bylaws of this company
shall be so amended that no party can insure
less than fifty per cent. of the real value of all
live stock owned by him at the time of insurance
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: John Lee, John
Tregoning, John Cowley, James Pedley
and Robert Osborne, directors; John
Lee, president; John Tregoning, sec
rotary; VIM. C. SkilIicorn, treasurer.
JOHN TREGoNING, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

n old ia $ hioned
coy farm = house
stood ut the road
side, upon Il hill.
surrounded by ma
iestic o ak 5 an d
elms. There was
nothing about this
particular f arm
house to diStin-
g.uish it from 9th
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
News Items from Our EXCHANGES

The Platteylllo Witness,
Mr.. Philip Eden and wife, of Mineral
Point, spent several days in this city
visiting among friends and relatives.
Or Egan Sloat, formerly Of this
county, now of Denmark, Iowa, has
been indicted for murder in the second
degree, the bail being fixed ut $1,000.
\ colored man attakted the Doctor and
he defended himself with a revolver,
killing the aSsailant instantly. Three
white men are implicated in the matter
having melted the negro to make the
attack.
The Latin \ Rand Powder Works
of this city, are husily engaged rebuild
ing the cylinder mill recently DESTROYED
by explosion. The size win be increas-
ed throughout SO as to admit an ad-
ditional row of cylinders, increasing
the capacity about one-SiNth. The
cylinders are made of oak timber about
four feet in diameter and eight feet
long, into which the charcoal, Saltpeter
and birthstone are pulverized. The
work building their cylinders is under
the chare of mill-wright Eplett, of
Georgetown.
The Darlington Democrat
Oscar Blakely, we are pleased to
state, is doing nicely since the surgical
operation was performed upon him,
and his friends are hopeful for his
speedy recovery and safe return to this
city. May their hopes be relied is the
deyout wish of all
James H. Gray and wife, of LuVerne,
Mimi, are spending the holidays in this
city OF the residence of Hon. II. H.
Gray. Jim pulled our latch-string
Tuesday.
On Saturday last hose connection
was made with the hydrants on Main
street and showing made of what
our water system will be when COM
pleted. The test was good stream of
water being thrown about one hundred
feet high. Numerous .duckings" We're
experienced and 4 sort of gala time
resulted. The system when finished
viii be grand and no mistake.
Walter Earnest, son of Hon James
II. Earnes, &C Shullsburg, has recently
been appointed railway mail clerk in
Dakota.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
HELEN LAKEMAN:
OR,
The Story of a Young Girls Strug-
gle With Adversely.
BY JOHN r. MUSICB

BY JOHN r. MUSICK
AUTHOR OF THE BANKER OF BEDroRp,~
WALTER BRowNFIEID," ETC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
Ni1-hA LIN L.
WARREN STUART'S RETURN.

Copyright, 1886, By 4 N Kellogg Newspaper COL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

for Rheumatism, with entire success.
There is no medicine in TIE world ceu"l 10
1t for the cure of liver diseases. govt. tie
effects of high living, and al tlc various
forms Of blood diseases" Ecui. Coach
man, Bronson, Fla, writes: - suffered
for months from debility. and PAINS il the
lower part OF my chest. Three bottles OF
Ayers sarsapariIla have made = ncv- 1.laa
Of me. am entirely cHsrd.' no..r!. =.
Porter, Cerro Gordo, TEN, writes: II
have prescribed Ayers Sarsaparilla i, nv
practice for number OF years. au! @ad
its action admirable" ItnevCr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07
Ayers Sar apariIIa

saparilla cured me Of Dyspepsia" writes
Evan Jones, Nelson, y. Y. Mrs. A. n.
Beach, Glover, VT, writes: "A humor
OF the blood debili;ated me, and caused
Very troublesome .scrofulous punches on
my neck. Less than one bottle of Ayers
%arSapaIiiia has restored my appetite and
strength. It has also greatly lessened the
sweli!ngs. / am confident they will be
entirely removed by continued use of the
SaG'saparlla." Irving Edwards, ithaca,
y. Y, was afflicted, from boyhood, with
s'rofulous sore throat. Four bottles OF
AYERS Sarsaparilla cured him, and lie has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-07

CURRY,
ity Clerk